Hartsdale Senior Receives Nomination to Attend West Point

Hartsdale resident Alexandra Baker has been nominated by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Baker, a senior at Ursuline School, also received a nomination for West Point from Congresswoman Nita Lowey in March 2011. 

Baker is one of four Westchester students to be nominated to the nation's most prestigious service academies, which include the United States Air Force, Military and Naval Academies. 

“Our Service Academies are distinguished by a devotion to honor, courage and commitment," Gillibrand said in a statement. "I am honored to nominate these young, talented New Yorkers who exemplify these core values. It is my hope that the accomplished nominees have the chance to live their dreams and serve in our country’s armed forces with distinction.”  

A selection committee formed by Gillibrand evaluated applicants using criteria including academic achievement, overall achievement and leadership potential. Final admissions decisions will be determined by the service academies.